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Donut Peach (Stark Saturn)

Donut Peach (Stark Saturn)

Original price was: $35.99.Current price is: $22.24.

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Description

Stark Saturn is a classic donut peach that has earned its reputation for exceptional sweetness and charm. With its distinctive flat shape, creamy white flesh, and low-acid flavor, this peach tastes more like a summer dessert than a traditional stone fruit.

The fruit is tender, aromatic, and easy to eat out of hand, making it especially popular for fresh snacking and family gardens.

The tree itself stays compact and manageable, producing consistent crops of eye-catching peaches that ripen evenly and are a joy to harvest.

Overview

  • Classic flat “donut” peach with rich, sweet flavor.
  • Creamy white flesh with low acidity and tender texture.
  • Easy-to-eat fruit perfect for fresh snacking.
  • Compact semi-dwarf tree ideal for home orchards.
  • Self-fertile—no pollination partner required.

Growing Details

Latin Name: Prunus persica ‘Stark Saturn’Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soilRootstock: CitationHardiness: USDA Zone 6–9Bearing Age: 1–3 yearsSize at Maturity: 10–12 ft (compact semi-dwarf habit)Bloom Time: Mid-springRipening Time: Mid-seasonPollination: Self-fertileFruit Type: Freestone donut peachPests & Diseases: Peaches can be prone to Peach Leaf Curl in cool, wet-spring climates; benefits from good airflow and appropriate dormant care

Additional Notes

  • Grower’s Insight: Stark Saturn was one of the original donut peaches to gain widespread popularity, helping introduce flat peaches to home orchards long before they became common in grocery stores.
  • An excellent fresh-eating peach with broad appeal.
  • Especially popular with children thanks to its shape and sweetness.
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